Toolholding

Kennametal features KM4X spindle and tooling connection system

Cutting Tool Engineering visited with Kennametal Inc. during IMTS 2016 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Bill Redman, global product manager of tooling systems for Kennametal Inc., outlines the key features of the company's latest spindle and tooling connection system, the KM4X.

SpinSelect Selectable Toolholder

Modern Industries Inc.’s SpinSelect selectable toolholder allows for quick indexing between its five pockets with a quarter turn of a socket head cap screw. Each pocket can house a different tool, enabling quick changes between operations without requalifying tools.

The evolving technology of tool presetting

09/01/2016

Author:

Christopher Tate

A close look at the evolving technology of tool presetting.

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InTronix Spindle

Gilman Precision unveils the new InTronix Spindle, the newest and most versatile addition to the company’s product line to date. The InTronix combines the affordability of a belt-driven spindle with the compact size of a motorized spindle without compromising precision, according to the company.

Clamp Down

07/01/2016

Author:

Alan Richter

The technology to form, press and grind indexable carbide inserts has evolved to such a high degree that the methods to effectively clamp inserts in a cutter body have struggled to keep up, but strides are being made. Some insert shapes have advanced to the point where they have a true, 100-percent, 3D geometry with almost no flat surfaces. This requires a tool-body pocket that is dynamically shaped to accommodate the optimal geometry. For example, an insert with a wavelike feature across its back requires it be seated in a pocket with a matching shape to ensure accurate fixation with high stability.

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Rego-Fix highlights Secure Grip features

Developed for the world’s most intensive cutting applications, Secure Grip is an easy to use system that locks the collet and cutter into the holder.

Tooldyne Balancing Machine

Schenck Corp. says its Tooldyne balancer is a unique offering for balancing tools and toolholders. Today’s high-speed tool and toolholder industries demand accurate, fast and reliable solutions for their tooling needs. For these reasons, Schenck developed the Tooldyne balancing machine, the complete balancing system for tools and tool holders.

Fastening methods

01/01/2010

Shop Operations column from January 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

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Drag way cutting

02/01/2010

END USER: Bill Miller Engineering Ltd., (775) 887-1299, www.bmeltd.com. CHALLENGE: Boost production with upgraded tooling. SOLUTION: A high-speed solid-carbide drill and a tool- holding system. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Sandvik Coromant Co., www.sandvik.coromant.com/us, (800) 726-3845

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Hold tight

02/01/2010

END USER: MTU Aero Engines GmbH, +49 89 1489-0, www.mtu.de. CHALLENGE: Minimize cutting tool vibration and runout when circular stagger milling titanium blisks. SOLUTION: A hydraulic toolholding system that dampens vibration and minimizes runout. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Rego-Fix Tool Corp., (317) 870-5959, www.rego-fix.com

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